Police say that the packages are UPS, FedEx and USPS drop-offs that are being stolen directly from doorsteps and mailboxes.

They also say that the victims are being targeted by suspects who possibly follow delivery trucks and steal the packages once the trucks leave the vicinity and are warning residents to be on the lookout for the thieves.

They are also offering tips for protecting yourself from theft, including immediate retrieval of mail and packages after delivery, providing special instructions for a safe/hidden place to drop off those packages and requesting that your packages be marked “signature required.”